Fresh Chilled Threadfin
Fresh or chilled whole threadfin (Polydactylus spp.), a marine fish prized for its delicate flavour, presented with head, tail, and fins intact. Excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04, this product falls under tariff item 0302.89.00 as 'other fish, fresh or chilled' not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as fillets
Fillets of fish are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.02.
If dried, salted, or in brine
Preserved fish falls under heading 03.05, which covers fish dried, salted, or in brine.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is presented whole (not filleted) to qualify for this tariff item; fillets fall under heading 03.04
• Verify the species is not listed under a more specific subheading (e.g
• 0302.91 to 0302.99 for edible offal)
• Keep shipping documents showing the scientific name Polydactylus spp. to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.89.00
Amur Pike Fresh
Fresh Amur Pike (Esox lucius from Asian rivers), an invasive freshwater species, presented whole and chilled for food markets. Excluding fillets and offal, this product is classified under tariff item 0302.89.00 as 'other fish, fresh or chilled' not specifically covered by subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Chilled Chain Pickerel from Aquaculture
Farm-raised chain pickerel (Esox niger), fresh chilled and packed on ice for live market transport, presented whole. Classified as freshwater pickerel under tariff item 0302.89.00 as 'other fish, fresh or chilled', distinct from marine fish or processed products.
Chilled Pickerel for Sushi Markets
Premium chilled pickerel, heads-off but whole, sourced for raw fish slicing in Asian markets. Classified as unfilleted freshwater pickerel under tariff item 0302.89.00 as 'other fish, fresh or chilled', excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Chilled Whole Scaled Sablefish in Retail Pouch
Whole sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria), fresh or chilled, scaled with heads and viscera intact, packed in retail pouches of 6.8 kg or less. These are presented as whole fish, not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and are fit for human consumption.
European Pike Whole Chilled
Fresh or chilled whole European Pike (Esox lucius), a large freshwater fish common in Eurasian rivers and lakes, presented unfilleted in chilled state. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.89.00 as 'other fish' not specifically named, excluding fillets and edible offal.
Fresh Chilled Anchovies in Retail Tin
Fresh or chilled anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus), scaled and presented whole in immediate metal containers of 6.8 kg gross weight or less. These fish are not filleted or otherwise processed, and are classified under tariff item 0302.89.00 as 'other fish, fresh or chilled'.